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Seven years and counting!
shaymilr, 10/28/2011
2004 Honda Pilot LX 4WD 4dr SUV (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
7 of 7 people found this review helpful
I highly recommend this vehicle! I bought the Pilot new and have driven it now for a little over 7 years and 90k miles. Every time I get behind the wheel I catch myself thinking, "I love this car." The vehicle has been so reliable and trouble-free. I also can't get over the comfort of the seats and the great visibility while driving. My college daughter needs a car now and on one hand I think I should pass the Pilot along to her but on the other hand, how can I let it go when I love it so much?!
Disappointed
Karl, 11/06/2006
2004 Honda Pilot LX 4WD 4dr SUV (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
11 of 12 people found this review helpful
Researched and test drove the 2003, but waited for the 2004 in hope of Honda removing any bugs. At 19,000 miles the radiator had to be replaced due to a split seam. At 20,186 the ECT sensor was replaced. At 20,300 the thermostat was replaced. At 22,495 the fuel pump/filter assembly was replaced. At 23,500 the PCM was replaced. The the fuel injectors were replaced during same service visit. The vehicle is in the dealership (not the one purchased from) having the head gaskets replaced. This is the seventh trip to the same dealership to repair the check engine light and VTM- 4 light on. We have the technology to put a man on the moon and safely return him but I can't get my car fixed.
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Honda Pilot: a Class Ride
Buster, 02/01/2019
2004 Honda Pilot EX 4WD 4dr SUV (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
6 of 6 people found this review helpful
This is a one-owner SUV, with 256,000 miles. It is our go-to vehicle for travel, because it is so comfortable and reliable. It has been impeccably maintained by the same mechanic since new. The timing belt, water pump, all belts, hoses, and fluids, have been replaced at 1000,000 mile intervals. This vehicle has only left us stranded once, in the past 15 years, and that was because we left an interior light on at the airport, which caused us to return to a dead battery! The engine, transmission and 4-wheel drive system have all been flawless, throughout the years. The heater, air-conditioning, and electronics all perform as new. The car has not been involved in a vehicular collision, although it has collided with deer on two separate occasions, resulting in minor front body damage, both which have been repaired. At my age, we don't need three vehicles, so I'm thinking of selling our 'Blue-eyed Susan', after another 7,500 vacation tour this summer. Is there a better and more reliable SUV? I don't think so!
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First suv
hondo, 10/05/2010
2004 Honda Pilot EX 4WD 4dr SUV w/Leather (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
6 of 6 people found this review helpful
What's not to like? Never thought I'd own an SUV. Pilot gives better mileage than my Subaru. Reliability can't compare. Changed tires at 60k, brakes at 90k, brake light bulb, headlamps, now at 104k miles.
Great concept, mixed bag on execution
Seattle, 08/30/2010
2004 Honda Pilot EX 4WD 4dr SUV w/Leather (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
6 of 6 people found this review helpful
We bought our Pilot brand new in 2/2004 as a "do it all" vehicle. We looked at the Highlander (too expensive & small) and the Forester XT (way fun to drive but alas, too small. We ended up buying the Piolt EX-L. We are impressed with the ride quality and the road manners. A couple of faults have dampened our enthusiasm. The main seal started leaking oil at 55,000 miles. The dealer took care of that under warranty. Driver's side seat- heater went on the blink and burned your tush. This is a known issue with the pilot and the dealer denied that it was a problem. Brake rotors warping & paint job is uneven. Honda could have done better! A tip for Honda, listen to your customers! Don't be arrogant